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ANC shocked at Malema death-threat SMS
Article
/ 1 April 2010

ANC shocked at Malema death-threat SMS

The ANC on Thursday expressed its shock at an SMS promising a R2-million reward to anyone who kills ANCYL president Julius Malema.

By Staff Reporter
Cape farmers celebrate withdrawal of mining bid
Article
/ 1 April 2010

Cape farmers celebrate withdrawal of mining bid

Farmers in the WC were overjoyed last Friday when the state mining company’s applications to prospect on their properties were officially withdrawn.

By Glynnis Underhill
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Article
/ 1 April 2010

Bid to curb ‘black widow’

Judge’s family appeals to minister to wrest estate from wife’s control, writes Glynnis Underhill.

By Glynnis Underhill
Nationalisation not an option, says land minister
Article
/ 1 April 2010

Nationalisation not an option, says land minister

The supremacy of the Constitution should not be taken for granted, but nationalisation is not an option, Land Minister Gugile Nkwinti says.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 1 April 2010

Cheap holidays during the World Cup

Contrary to popular belief, the Soccer World Cup has not increased the costs of accommodation during the June/July school holidays.

By Maya Fisher French
Marcus the maestro
Article
/ 1 April 2010

Marcus the maestro

Schizophrenia is the name of the game on the Johannesburg jazz scene, says trumpeter Marcus Wyatt.

By Gwen Ansell
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Article
/ 1 April 2010

Nehawu set to fight department restructuring

Cosatu affiliate Nehawu is planning legal action against Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Sicelo Shiceka.

By Mmanaledi Mataboge
Tax take is R8,1bn better than forecast
Article
/ 1 April 2010

Tax take is R8,1bn better than forecast

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan announced on Thursday that by midnight on Wednesday Sars had collected R598,5-billion in tax for the financial year.

By Michael Hamlyn
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Article
/ 1 April 2010

Costly IT system stands idle

Lack of training leaves departmental officials clueless about how to use program meant to monitor problems in municipalities.

By Mmanaledi Mataboge
Oh crumbs, we’re so sorry
Article
/ 1 April 2010

Oh crumbs, we’re so sorry

It is becoming quite clear that the Pioneer Foods boardroom shake-up is the start of a house-cleaning process being driven by shareholders.

By Lloyd Gedye
Govt threat to break up Mittal
Article
/ 1 April 2010

Govt threat to break up Mittal

Government, which has been sitting on the sidelines in the dispute between behemoths Kumba and ArcelorMittal, this week got into the ring.

By Lynley Donnelly
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Article
/ 1 April 2010

SA’s PMI retreats in March

SA’s purchasing managers’ index (PMI) retreated to a seasonally adjusted 55,6 in March after reaching 60,4 the previous month, a survey showed.

By Staff Reporter
Better batters or battered bowlers?
Article
/ 1 April 2010

Better batters or battered bowlers?

Three batsman scoring more than a thousand runs in a season – are they really good or is the bowling really bad? <em>Ken Borland</em> investigates.

By Ken Borland
Jacob Zuma’s big fat legal bill
Article
/ 1 April 2010

Jacob Zuma’s big fat legal bill

President Jacob Zuma’s legal fees totalled R9,6-million in the 2008/09 financial year, a media report said on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 1 April 2010

Woman drowns in car during Jo’burg flood

A woman drowned in her car on Wednesday evening when it was washed away in Bryanston during heavy rains, Gauteng paramedics said.

By Staff Reporter
Khoza pal in World Cup row
Article
/ 1 April 2010

Khoza pal in World Cup row

A ticketing dispute between Safa and a local tour operator has broader-reaching implications. Phathisani Moyo reports,

By Phatisani Moyo
Simelane: I helped get Jub Jub bail
Article
/ 1 April 2010

Simelane: I helped get Jub Jub bail

National Director of Public Prosecutions Menzi Simelane admits that he interfered in the decision to grant musician Jub Jub bail in his murder case.

By Mmanaledi Mataboge
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Article
/ 1 April 2010

Mrs Vavi and the pension funds: Zwelinzima Vavi responds

Cosatu’s Zwelinzima Vavi responds to reports of his wife being paid R60 000 a month to market financial products to union members.

By Staff Reporter
Caught on camera: How bribe deal went down
Article
/ 1 April 2010

Caught on camera: How bribe deal went down

Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi insists his wife’s role in marketing financial products to union members is "no scandal".

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
Mrs Vavi, the pension funds and the bribe
Article
/ 1 April 2010

Mrs Vavi, the pension funds and the bribe

Noluthando Vavi, wife of Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi, is being paid R60 000 a month to market financial products to union members.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
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Analysis
/ 1 April 2010

How much for your integrity?

Corruption is a heavy thing — literally, writes <i>M&G</i> editor <i>Nic Dawes</i>.

By Nic Dawes Author
Shaik brother in CCMA row
Article
/ 1 April 2010

Shaik brother in CCMA row

Convicted fraudster Schabir Shaik’s brother Yunis played a central role in the dismissal of two whistle­blowers who exposed their employer.

By Jackie Mapiloko
No blank cheque for journos
Article
/ 1 April 2010

No blank cheque for journos

Journalists have no business taking a stance against the subjects they cover. Our work is to be the eyes and ears of the public, argues Rapule Tabane.

By Rapule Tabane
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Article
/ 1 April 2010

kulula takes aim at advertisers over use of ‘Sky™’

kulula has warned advertisers that it will commence legal proceedings for trademark infringement to prevent unauthorised use of the word "Sky™"

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 1 April 2010

Hunting the Race-ist

From racy action to silly comedies, there is something for everyone opening on the big screen this Easter weekend.

By Staff Reporter
Cosatu threatens strike over Eskom price hike
Article
/ 31 March 2010

Cosatu threatens strike over Eskom price hike

Cosatu will on Thursday give Nedlac notice of its intention to strike over the 25% Eskom tariff increases.

By Carol Hills
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Article
/ 31 March 2010

SA February trade deficit widens as imports rise

SA’s trade deficit widened in February, data showed on Wednesday, reflecting a rise in imports as the economy recovers from last year’s downturn.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 31 March 2010

Govt announces petrol price increase

The price of petrol will rise by between 48 cents and 49 cents a litre on April 7, the Energy Department said on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
ANC ‘showing disregard for courts’
Article
/ 31 March 2010

ANC ‘showing disregard for courts’

The ANC is showing a "dangerous disregard" for the courts by criticising a high court ruling on the "shoot the boer" song, the ID said on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 31 March 2010

SA’s new tax drive

South Africa’s new carbon emissions tax, due to come into effect on September 1, has already attracted much criticism.

By Andrew Wellsted
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Article
/ 31 March 2010

Agreement on Metropolitan, Momentum merger

An agreement has been reached to pave the way for the merger of insurers Metropolitan and Momentum, the parties announced on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
How our light is spent
Article
/ 31 March 2010

How our light is spent

In my search I’ve found a few things that give me hope about being in South Africa right now, writes Nikiwe Bikitsha.

By Nikiwe Bikitsha
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